Resources Supporting Accessibility within Computing Education

Get Involved

• Join AccessComputing
  High school, college, and graduate students with disabilities can connect with mentors and professionals to learn about internships and other opportunities in computing fields.
• Apply to be an AccessComputing Mentor
  For educators, professionals, and students who would like to mentor students with disabilities.
• Become an Institutional Partner
  Become a crucial aspect of AccessComputing by engaging with other partners, participating in project training and an online community of practice; committing to taking steps that will make computing courses, resources, programs, and/or project activities more welcoming and accessible to individuals with disabilities; and promoting the inclusion of disability issues.
• Become an Industry Partner
  Learn strategies for successfully recruiting and retaining employees with disabilities and access a variety of resources.
• Apply for an AccessComputing Minigrant
  Get funding to support training, experiential learning, and other computing and information technology (IT)-related activities nationwide.
• Join a Community of Practice
  Participate in discussions and activities for promoting the increased participation of people with disabilities in computing careers.

Replication Packages on Computing Topics

• Including Accessibility in Information School Classes
• Increasing Access to Computing and Information Technology by Conducting a Capacity Building Institute (CBI) on Your Campus
• Building Awareness by Hosting a Panel of Students with Disabilities
• evoHaX: Accessibility Hackathons

Accessible Computing Spaces

• Equal Access: Universal Design of Computer Labs
• Equal Access: Universal Design of Computing Departments

Other Resources

• Equal Access: Universal Design of Your NSF INCLUDES Project
• ChooseComputing
• Accessibility in Third-Party Products and Services
• Accessibility and Universal Design of Online Meetings
• Invisible Disabilities and Postsecondary Education
• Working Together: Faculty and Students with Disabilities
• Working Together: Teaching Assistants and Students with Disabilities
• Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology
• 20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course
• Leading Practices for Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Field, Laboratory, and Computational Science – A Conversation Series